Painting from Photographs in Oil

with Anne Hunter

3 hours
42 US dollars
1 Boston Post Road East

Class Description

Painting from Photographs with Anne Hunter The inspiration for countless paintings is around you every day. All you have to do is look with a painter’s eye. Capture the image and turn your favorite photos into works of art. Join this class and learn how to take advantage of reference photos of your favorite subjects, from florals, land and seascapes birds and wildlife, and turn them into beautiful and well-composed paintings. Explore the ease of turning your photo into a sketch that fits your canvas. Look at a sketch that will turn into a well-composed painting and choose the colors that capture the essence of your design. Supplies list Reference Photo in color Black and white photocopy Painting surface, canvas or equivalent, the size of the finished painting 2 Pencils, 1 grey, 1 white Ruler Assorted oil brushes, soft and stiff bristle Paints BASIC PAINT COLOR SUGGESTIONS Hue Name White Titanium Black Carbon or Ivory Red Cadmium Red medium or Naphthol Red Light Orange Cadmium or Pyrrole Yellow Cadmium Yellow medium, or Blues Ultramarine Payne’s Grey Greens Sap, Hookers, Green Oxide Browns Earth tones - Burnt Umber Burnt Sienna Raw Sienna

Upcoming Sessions

Cancellation Policy

COURSE CANCELLATION: A full refund will be provided if a course cancellation occurs due to lack of sufficient enrollment or unexpected teacher absence. (min. enrollment requirement to run a group class is 3 full time students). CANCELLATION DUE TO WEATHER: In the case of inclement weather or unexpected teacher absences during a single class, a make-up class will be scheduled or credit will be given to students. SKIPPED CLASSES: No refunds or credits are given to students who skip a class. STUDENT CANCELLATIONS: Students can cancel their class registration no less than 48 hours in advance of the class start date and receive a refund or credit for a different class (their choice). Those canceling their registration less than 48 hours before the start of class will not receive a refund or credit. ART SUPPLIES: All students should bring their own supplies to class unless the class description indicates otherwise. Those who forget their own supplies will need to purchase supplies in the store or they will not be able to participate in the class, they are welcome to just watch. **All students will receive 15% OFF art supplies not already on sale for the duration of the class. We are happy to help you pick out what you will need! PARENTS: If your child is taking an art class, please be sure they make it safely into the art house for their class before leaving. Please do your best to be on time when picking your child up from class. OTHER IMPORTANT DETAILS: Classes are held in the art house across the parking lot from the Post Road Art Center shop. Payments can be made online or in the shop (the big purple building). Our class sizes are small which allows for more individualized learning experiences. We make every effort to avoid last-minute cancellations and always try our best to make your experience great while taking an art class here at Post Road Art Center. Please don't hesitate to contact us with any questions. Welcome to our creative community!

Contact Details

Post Road Art Center: Picture Framing & More, Boston Post Road East, Marlborough, MA, USA
+1 5084852580
randi@postroadartcenter.com